Graphic Design 1 One semester/0.5 AA credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Art 1 This course expands on basic graphic design principles to introduce the features of Adobe's digital image development software. The course highlights the image-editing features and techniques of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create and refine graphics and to interface efficiently in the production of web images and assets. Students may earn both high school credit and PCC Dual Credit.
Graphic Design 2 One semester/0.5 AA credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Art 1 & successful completion of Computer Graphics This course expands upon digital design skills learned in Computer Graphics 1 and introduces Adobe Flash to build and edit animation and graphics using the Flash interface. Adobe InDesign (desktop publishing software) is then utilized to create effective publications such as print and digital announcements, fliers, advertisements, and reports. This course covers the processes to create, import, and manipulate text and/or graphics through use of software features. Students may earn both high school credit and PCC Dual Credit.